Strategic Project Lead – Remote

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This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $300,000–$500,000/yr

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

The Role

As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will own end-to-end execution for projects with our top AI Lab customers. You will translate customer needs into clear project specifications, design and launch data pipelines, and align Operations and domain experts to deliver quickly and at a high quality.

What You'll Do

1. Own projects end to end, from pipeline framing and scoping through execution and delivery.
2. Translate customer needs into clear, actionable project specifications.
3. Design and continuously improve pipelines for usability, clarity, quality, and scalability.
4. Align Operations and domain experts for rapid deployment.
5. Set delivery milestones and drive a tight execution cadence.
6. Own client communication, keeping it clear, direct, and consistent.
7. Manage domain experts and project leads to ensure quality and delivery.
8. Provide daily internal updates with progress, blockers, and explicit next steps.

What We're Looking For

1. Exceptional communication and project management skills.
2. Strong ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.
3. Startup and entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution.
4. Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management.
5. 2+ years of experience leading complex projects or operational workflows.
6. Ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and execute rapidly.
7. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with AI/ML companies, AI Labs, or data annotation/evaluation projects.
2. Experience managing technical or data-intensive projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
3. Familiarity with data pipelines, AI training workflows, and human-in-the-loop operations.
4. Technical background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $120,000 –$160,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

the company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to us by replying to our email.

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. the company reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

How to apply

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